Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.